Microsoft just showed off its new controller at E3 ...Microsoft has unveiled its new control system for the Xbox 360 console, at E3 in Los Angeles.Project Natal is a fully hands-free control system that will use face recognition and motion sensors to allow users to play games.
Film director Steven Spielberg, attending the launch, said it was "a window into what the future holds".
Although still in the early stages, Microsoft has sent prototypes to all the main game developers.
Speaking to the BBC, Mr Spielberg said he had always stated that "the main barrier stopping people getting into video games was the complexity of a games controller," and that Natal was "a whole new world".
"There is technology now that recognises not just your thumb, it recognises your entire person. The technology knows who you are," he said.
Mr Spielberg drew an analogy with the film industry, saying it was evolutionary step for games.
"It's like the square screen we saw all of our movies on in the early 1950s. Then The Robe came out in Cinemascope. And then came CinRam and Imax followed. That's what [Natal] is.
Full article at BBC News - Microsoft Unveils New Controller
Check out some videos of this amazing new "controller" (what controller?). I think it's better than the Wii and EyeToy. Look ma no controller!
Project Natal Promo Video
Milo Tech Demo
Live Demo at E3
Steven Spielberg and Xbox's Don Mattrick on the 'revolutionary' hands-free control system (demos included)
IGN - E3 2009: I've played Natal and it Works
Oh my god, this new controller is amazing! We are having Minority Report technology before the year 2054! Why did I sell my Xbox 360!! I think I'm going to buy another Xbox 360 when this comes out. With future controllers all requiring you to move your body, I think gamers will become healthier in the future.
Healthy Gaming is in. No more overweight gamers!!
P.S: I wonder if the voice recognition system recognizes my Singlish accent. I have to try to slang when I tried to say/type out the words on Microsoft Word heh.
(Image Taken From: Xbox.com)